Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, the first out gay active professional male tennis player, was just posting a selfie

Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, a 24-year-old professional tennis player, made history as the first out gay active male tennis player by posting a sweet Instagram carousel with his partner on his partner’s birthday, after winning a tournament in São Paulo. Despite initial concerns about negative reactions, the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with messages of support from big names in and out of the tennis world. Reis da Silva hopes his visibility will help change attitudes and stop homophobic comments in the sport.

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